1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill, FL 32117
March 5, 2021
Pictona Brochure
We’ve created a new brochure to tell the world about Pictona. We are using it to recruit new members. We invite you to pick up one (or more if you can use them) to give to friends or family who may be interested in playing pickleball. They are available at the Welcome Desk.
When the Courts are Wet
When the rain has stopped we welcome your help in taking a squeegee to remove the pooled water to expedite the dying of the courts. Squeegees are located under the westend stairwell to the loft and behind the bleachers on court 15. Please return the squeegees to their homes when done. Thank you for the help.
Lightning
I saw lightning for the first time the other morning and that reminded me to remind you about our lightning policy. We are able to continue to play under the 8 covered courts. We have lightning rods in place that provide a dome of protection. Whenever we detect lightning in the area, we will announce that everyone must leave the uncovered courts, the pavilion, the recreation courts, and community gardens immediately. See our full statement at this location on our website: https://pictona.org/play/rain-and-lightning/
Pictona Spring Singles
The Pictona Spring Singles will be held Saturday and Sunday March 13-14. Last day to sign up is March 6.
Florida Cup
The Florida Cup Team Pickleball Championship will be held at Pictona March 27. It’s a one-day event with teams of 6-8 players competing as a team. Players on a team may be all women, all men, or a mix. Pictona has 4 teams entered. Daniel Sullivan captains the 3.0 team, Roger Holt leads the 3.5 team, Chuck Mecklem the 4.0 team, and Scott Siewert the 4.5 team. Come watch them play and cheer our Pictona teams on as they compete against teams from across the state.
League Play Begins this week!
Check here or on your TeamLinkt account for more details on schedules, court assignments, and the “who’s who” on each team!
ttps://leagues.teamlinkt.com/pictona
AdventHealth, sponsor of Pictona’s covered courts, will offer wellness classes once a month at Pictona, beginning in March. These informative workshops will specifically address the needs of pickleball players and senior athletes. The first workshop is scheduled for March 8th at 12 pm in the Senior Activity Center. Grab a bite to eat in The Kitchen, and then join Shelli Reinhardt, AdventHealth Daytona Beach Wellness Center Manager, as she shares how to achieve your most optimal quality of life through cardio and strength building activities. Shelli will also discuss the latest technology and services available at the Wellness Center, as well as the new safety procedures in place so you can feel confident. Feel healthy. Feel whole - body, mind and spirit.
Contact Rynn in the Senior Activity Center (rynng@pictona.org ; 386-238-9276) for more information.
Bainbridge Cup Preparation Workshops presented by Humana & Island Doctors
We are excited to announce 4 upcoming workshops that will help our members prepare for the upcoming Bainbridge Cup. These workshops are proudly presented by our tournament sponsors Humana & Island Doctors and will be held in the SR Perrott Pavilion. They are FREE to Pictona members and community participants, no registration required.
The workshop topics and schedule are as follows:
Wednesday, March 3rd, 4pm
Tai Chi and Qi Gong for Athletes – Steve Wyland is a 40-year martial arts and tai chi practitioner. Pam Livingston is an advanced tai chi instructor with over 500 hours of training, focusing on the senior population.
Come and learn from these experts how to use the techniques of Tai Chi and Qi Gong to prepare for competition and to calm yourself during competition. This may be the edge you have been looking for!
Please bring your own yoga mat or towel for this workshop.
Wednesday, March 10th, 10am
So you leak when you laugh? Strategies for pelvic floor strengthening for female athletes – Many female athletes struggle with leakage that comes from childbirth, running, and other strenuous activities. Dr Laura Reinerston will discuss strategies to address this embarrassing problem that affects women of all ages.
Wednesday, March 17th, 10am
Alternative & Complementary Medicine for Athletes – Looking for that edge that can help you perform better and recover quicker from days of intense Pickleball play? Come learn from Kevin Alen, Acupuncturist and Eastern Medicine expert practitioner, who will talk about alternative therapies for athletic success. Topics will include acupuncture, herbs, vitamins, and other alternative treatments.
Wednesday, March 24th, 4pm
Stretching for Athletes – Multi day Pickleball tournaments can take their toll on your body if you are not proactively preparing for competition using an appropriate warm up. Post competition stretching and cool down can also be a critical tool for your ability to perform at a high-level play day after day.
Certified yoga instructor and massage therapist, Sharyn Cunniff will be offering a stretching class focusing on warm up and injury prevention specifically targeted for Pickleball play.
Please bring your own yoga mat or towel for this workshop.
Enjoy our beautiful spring along with the Pictona courts for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious SINGLES tournament. You are guaranteed 4 matches and an arduous workout!!
In the fall of 2020, Pictona invited Holly Hill School to participate in a Children's Garden, a specially designated area of the Humana Community Gardens at Pictona dedicated to offering students opportunities to learn about gardening, healthy living, and environmental sustainability and stewardship. Teachers planted initial crops in the fall and have been cultivating the garden over the last few months as they established their curriculum, invited teacher assistants, and recruited student participants.
Earlier this month, students had their very first opportunity to take an educational field trip to Pictona. Led by outstanding Holly Hill School teachers, Patricia Galbreath and Hallie Dunning, eighteen elementary students rotated through several stations of hands-on instruction. Ms. Galbreath and Ms. Dunning incorporated lessons in the disciplines of science, math, and even art! Several parents accompanied their kids and toured the facility, and for many students and parents, it was their first time visiting Pictona.
Rynn Goldstein, Director of the Senior Activity Center, said, "This is exactly what we envisioned for the Children's Garden. Students were actively engaged and having so much fun that they didn't even realize they were learning. I applaud Ms. Galbreath and Ms. Dunning for the valuable educational experience they are providing for their students. Pictona is, at its core, a community center. We're proud to be here in Holly Hill, and we hope our Children's Garden will contribute to the success of Holly Hill's next generation."
More field trips are planned for this semester, bringing students from multiple grade levels to take part in such lessons as "STEM in the Garden," "Celebrating Our Earth," "Art in the Garden," and "Garden Math Games," among others. The Children's Garden, sponsored by Humana, is a partnership between Pictona and Holly Hill School.
All Teachers & Support Staff are cordially invited to join us for a FREE day of Pickleball fun at Pictona of Holly Hill
Wednesday, March 10th, 4pm - 9 pm
Haven’t heard of Pictona? We are a new 6-million-dollar activity center in Holly Hill, featuring 24 state-of-the-art Pickleball courts, game room with table tennis and corn hole, outdoor shuffleboard, bocce ball, croquet, and horseshoes, as well as a restaurant & bar, called the “Kitchen” with large flat screens!
Haven’t heard of Pickleball?
Currently the fastest growing sport in America
Played by children and adults up to age 90+
Enjoyed by people of all skill levels and abilities
FREE Pickleball 101 classes will be offered, but you must Pre-register for PB101 at www.pictona.org
What do you need?
Exercise clothes, a comfortable pair of tennis shoes and a PB paddle (a limited number of demo paddles will be available at Pictona). Paddles may be purchased at any sporting goods store, Target, Walmart, etc.
1060 Ridgewood Avenue; Holly Hill, FL 32117
Phone: 386-310-7067
Courts 5 & 6 will be closed for repair 2/15-2/17. Thank you!
April 14, 2021 Pickleball workshop details here